EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AND THE EXPRESSION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY OF ADOLESCENT BOYS AT A CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE (CYCC) IN JOHANNESBURG

Authors

  • Hlologelo Malatji University of the Witwatersrand
  • Nkosiyazi Dube University of the Witwatersrand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/53-1-549

Abstract

victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment in South Africa. However, professionals in these settings face a dilemma, as they often cannot accommodate every child’s cultural needs. This study explored the cultural challenges experienced by adolescent boys living at a CYCC in Ekurhuleni. Findings indicate that CYCCs are doing an excellent job at ensuring a nurturing environment for the children. However, it also emerged that there are challenges related to preserving the culture of children as a result of constraints of resources and limited staff diversity.

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Author Biographies

Hlologelo Malatji, University of the Witwatersrand

Post graduate student, Department of Social Work

Nkosiyazi Dube, University of the Witwatersrand

Sessional Lecturer and CARTA PhD Fellow, Department of Social Work

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Published

2017-04-10

How to Cite

Malatji, H., & Dube, N. (2017). EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL CARE AND THE EXPRESSION OF CULTURAL IDENTITY OF ADOLESCENT BOYS AT A CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE (CYCC) IN JOHANNESBURG. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 53(1). https://doi.org/10.15270/53-1-549

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Vol. 53 No. 1 (2017)

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